teachers can use it whilst an AF is being taught and use the results to inform their planning. In practical terms, APP allows teachers to use evidence from their everyday teaching to assess a pupils capability on an AF. This can include evidence gathered by talking to pupils whilst they undertake group work, matching activities and team games. The use of mini-whiteboards and slides on an interactive white board are also becoming common. In addition, work done on more traditional worksheets can also count towards a teachers judgement. APP is not seen as a series of mini tests but as a means of giving pupils multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of work. In the secondary school phase, APP links closely to Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) where pupils are expected to show determination in solving problems and work as part of a team. APP also has close links with the 2010 GCSE specification and its increased emphasis on problem solving. There isn't, however, any intention that APP should be tackled through the use of coursework. Timeline for the deployment of APP in core subjects All schools in England and Wales received training on APP during the academic year 2008/9. During 2009/10 schools have been expected to trial APP with at least one Year group with a view to fully embedding the approach from September 2010. Any school that has not fully embedded APP by September 2010 will be offered further training to enable them to do so. Sources National Strategies Primary Phase National Strategies Secondary Mathematics Examples of APP mathematics materials National Strategies APP pamphlet TES article on APP at KS3 TES article on APP at KS2 Union support for APP APP is recommended but not statutory References Education in England Education in Wales